The Daman DXB SwimFest, presented by Jumeirah Beach Hotel & Wild Wadi Waterpark, will take place for the first time in Dubai on Saturday 3rd November 2018.

The open-water mass-participation swimming event will see amateur swimmers take to the water from the iconic Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The event offers a choice of disciplines for individuals, families, teams and clubs from the age of 8+. With the Dubai Mile and Swim the Burj Al Arab, the Junior Splash Dash races of 100m, 300m, and 500m, and the Parent & Child or Adult Relays, the event offers something for all swimming abilities.

Organised by Professional Sports Group and sanctioned by the UAE Swimming Federation & Dubai Sports Council, the one day fitness festival aims to attract amateur swimmers from all over the UAE in a bid to increase fitness across the community and raise awareness of safety in the water.

Ambassador, Saeed Al Jasmi hopes this year’s event can attract lots of competitors, commenting “We are delighted to attend the inaugural Daman DXB SwimFest at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The organisers at Professional Sports Group did a great job with the event in Abu Dhabi 3for many years and I have no doubt this will continue on 3rd November”

“I hope families support the event. Swimming is an easy sport to learn and teaching kids to swim is one of our haddiths. There are events for everyone at the Daman DXB SwimFest including Swim the Burj Al Arab, the adult relay and the parent/child relay.”

Andrej Mekionis, Director of Digital and Marketing, said: “We are delighted to be the headline sponsor of the inaugural Daman DXB SwimFest. It is great to be involved with an event that works in tandem with our objectives to create healthier communities across the country. Swimming is ideal for those looking to start their physical fitness journey; suitable for all ages and abilities, easy to learn and is a sport which works the entire body. We are looking forward to welcoming participants and their families from all over the UAE to one of the most well-known beaches in Dubai.”

Sultan Al Samahi, President of the UAE Swimming Federation said: “We are delighted to bring the Daman DXB SwimFest to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel this year. It is an iconic venue and it is anticipated to be a spectacular event which will provide an exciting new challenge for the Dubai aquatic's community.”

Todd Cilano, Senior Regional Vice President and General Manager of Jumeirah Beach Hotel said: “It is a great pleasure to host the first DXB SwimFest at the recently renovated Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Offering the chance to swim around one of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks, Burj Al Arab, our vast private beach will make a perfect setting for the event. We wish all contestants the very best of luck.”

To register and for more information on the Daman DXB SwimFest, presented by Jumeirah Beach Hotel & Wild Wadi Waterpark, please visit www.dxbswimfest.com

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